Synthesis of Silica Nanoparticles Doped with Zinc Cation to Remove Bacteria DNA Harboring Antibiotic Resistance Genes from Aqueous Solution

This study investigated removing bacteria DNA from an aqueous solution using silica oxide nanoparticles doped with zinc cation (SiO2 @Zn2 + ). The authenticity of the adsorbent was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled with energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDX). Adsorption studies involving two operating conditions (time-concentration profile and adsorbent dose) showed increased removal efficiency during the adsorption of bacteria DNA by SiO2 @Zn2 + . Therefore, SiO2 @Zn2 + may be a promising adsorbent that can tackle the consequences of ARGs infected water